Sen. Karen Berg

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (SR 4), not a substantive bill. It formally adjourns the Kentucky Senate in honor of Melissa Hortman, former Minnesota House Speaker, following her tragic death in June 2025. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy for her passing and recognizes her legacy as a dedicated public servant who championed environmental policy, abortion rights, police reform, and gun control during her legislative career. It has no policy impact or binding effect, serving solely as a ceremonial tribute.

Maddy summaryThis resolution encourages all Kentuckians to receive vaccines for preventable diseases like measles and meningitis to protect individual and community health. It highlights the historical success of vaccines in eradicating smallpox and reducing other serious illnesses while noting recent measles outbreaks and their potential complications. The text emphasizes that vaccination is the most effective way to stop the spread of these diseases and safeguards vulnerable groups such as infants, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems. As a non-binding statement, it does not create new laws or mandate vaccinations but serves to promote public awareness and support for immunization.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Geraldine "Bubby" Litvin Shaffer on her 100th birthday by formally recognizing her life achievements and contributions to her family and community. The bill directs the Kentucky Senate to acknowledge her centennial milestone and adjourn in her honor, while also having the Senate clerk send a copy of the resolution to Senator Karen Berg for presentation. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to an individual who has lived a century of service, faith, and family dedication.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jessica Patton Rudy, a woman who passed away on March 18, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges her life and service through a ceremonial adjournment rather than implementing new laws or policies. It extends condolences to her surviving family members and authorizes the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Danny Carroll for delivery to the family. This is a commemorative measure that recognizes Rudy's contributions and expresses the Senate's respect for her memory.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SR 83) honors Louisville Metro Police Officer Nick Wilt upon his retirement. It recognizes his service since March 2023, particularly his bravery during the April 10, 2023 Old National Bank shooting where he was wounded early in his career while responding to the incident that left 6 dead and 8 injured. The resolution formally applauds his heroic actions, congratulates him on retirement, and directs the Senate Clerk to present a copy to Officer Wilt, reflecting community recognition from police leadership and officials.

Honor Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong on her achievement in becoming the first woman in Kentucky history to hold a Senate Democratic leadership position.

Amend KRS 304.17A-163 to modify the definition of "health plan"; require insurers, health plans, private review agents, and pharmacy benefit managers to disclose certain information about step therapy protocols on their website and ensure that the electronic process for requesting and transmitting prior authorization for a drug includes the ability for prescribing providers to electronically transmit a complete request for a step therapy exception; require coverage for a prescription drug on the date the provider submits a step therapy exception request; provide that requirements apply to Medicaid and KCHIP benefits to the extent authorized by federal law; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); provide that the Act applies to policies, certificates, contracts, and plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.

Urge Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968 to remove the firearms restrictions on users of medical cannabis.

Direct the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to develop and approve an in-service training course to be presented to all certified peace officers on wellness checks and the emergency aid exception to the warrant requirement of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Propose to amend Section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish the initiative power of the people to propose laws and to enact or reject proposed initiatives at an election; establish procedures for initiatives, effect of adopted initiatives, and parameters for the subject of any initiative; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.